It may be hard to believe now, but Ocho Rios was once little more than a sleepy Jamaican fishing town. Though that image is at odds with the tourist hotspot it has become, there’s still more charm and serenity in the town than you might expect. Yes, the list of things to do in Ocho Rios...
Often topping lists of places to visit in Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls is such a beautiful natural phenomenon that it’s little wonder both countries try to claim it as their own. Upon seeing the falls, any visitor who has sought a sheer sense of wonder at the power of nature will...
Nothing says adventure quite like cutting through swaths of tropical rainforest to find yourself face-to-face with the fantastic ruins of a lost civilization. Visiting Tikal, an ancient Mayan city located deep in the heart of the Guatemalan rainforest, is having that adventure fulfilled...
No journey to Australia is complete without a visit to the largest barrier reef in the world, and that in turn means no journey to Australia is complete without first stopping in Cairns. While the city itself is relatively small, the easy access it provides to the Great Barrier Reef...
While Bali could certainly have earned its legendary vacation destination status on the strength of its beaches alone, so much of what makes Bali special lies beyond the sandy shores (though, if you’re more interested in those shores, check out this article). From monkey sanctuaries to...
While Nepal’s premiere tourist destinations are the gorgeous hiking trails that wind through the Himalayas in the north, the attractions along the country’s southern border shouldn’t be dismissed so easily. Home to countless rare species of birds, not to mention elephants, rhinos, and...
Want to visit the beautiful beaches of Southeast Asia without having to worry about the crowds? While many hidden gems lurk along the coasts, none quite measure up to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island. With pristine beachfront and a laid back local culture, the Pearl Island has something on offer...